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Residence permitplain lightglasses — no glaresample

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What we check — the document requirements

  1. 1Size and filePhoto and file size — as this document expects them35 × 45 mm
  2. 2Head in the photoHow much of the photo the head takes — from the crown to the chin70–80 % of the photo height
  3. 3Eye heightHow high the eyes sit — measured from the bottom edge of the photo55–70 % from the bottom of the photo
  4. 4BackgroundColour and evenness of the background behind the headplain light
  5. 5Glasses and headwearWhether glasses and head coverings are allowed — by this document's rulesglasses — no glare
  6. 6Pose and faceLooking straight at the camera, mouth closed, a calm faceneutral face
  7. 7Light and sharpnessEven light on the face, a sharp colour photoeven light, sharp photo
Document
Residence permit35 × 45 mm
Rules
Official publication of legal acts / Ministry of Internal Affairs of…general authority rules · 17 May 2026 · source
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Notes to the sheet

  1. Russia Residence permit photo requirements at a glance

    • The Russia Residence permit photo is 35 × 45 mm.
    • The head takes up 70–80 % of the photo height.
    • The eyes sit at 55–70 % from the bottom of the photo.
    • Background: plain light.
    • Glasses are fine if the lenses are clear and free of glare.
    • Head coverings only for religious reasons, with the whole face visible.
    • Neutral expression, mouth closed.
    • Rules: Official publication of legal acts / Ministry of Internal Affairs of…, checked on 17 May 2026.

  2. What we don't check

    • When the picture was taken. We read the date from the file if it survived, but re-saving wipes it — and many authorities ask for a recent photo.
    • Whether the picture was edited. Retouching, filters and AI changes cannot be proved from a file.
    • Whether you have sent this picture before. Some authorities reject a photo that was already used in an earlier application.
    • How the photo will be printed. Paper, trimming and print quality cannot be judged from a file.
    • The route you apply through. Some countries want a code from an approved photographer, or take the picture at the office themselves.

  3. What this document is

    A Russian residence permit is granted under its own administrative regulation of the Ministry of Internal Affairs — order No. 417 of 11 June 2020, which covers issuing the permit and replacing it, for foreign citizens and stateless persons alike. Its neighbour on this site, the temporary residence permit, runs under a different order, and that is the honest difference between the two pages: the photo paragraph in both regulations is written the same way. The legal act is published as a scan, so the values above follow the general rule rather than a machine-readable table.

Frequently asked

What size is the Russia Residence permit photo?

35 × 45 mm, with the head taking up 70–80 % of the photo height. The check compares your photo with these numbers and crops it to size for free.

What background does the Russia Residence permit photo need?

Light and plain — white or light grey, for example, without shadows or patterns. If yours does not fit, the free fix replaces it.

Can I wear glasses in the Russia Residence permit photo?

Yes, if the lenses are clear, free of glare and the frame does not cover the eyes. Sunglasses and tinted lenses are not allowed.

Can I smile in the Russia Residence permit photo?

No: the expression is neutral, the mouth closed, the eyes looking straight into the camera.

Can I wear a head covering in the Russia Residence permit photo?

Only for religious reasons — and the whole face must stay visible, from chin to forehead, without shadows.

Which rules is the Russia Residence permit photo checked against?

The general photo requirements of the authority (Official publication of legal acts / Ministry of Internal Affairs of…) — it has no separate page for this document. Where the authority gives no numbers, the ICAO document photo baseline applies: «Why» on every row shows which.

Can I print the Russia Residence permit photo at home?

Yes: «Print on a 10 × 15 sheet» lays out your Russia Residence permit photo (35 × 45 mm) on a standard sheet — print it at a photo shop or on a home printer; the size on the sheet is exact.

Is the check free? Is my photo uploaded anywhere?

Free, no sign-up. The check and the fix run right in your browser — the photo never leaves your device; it goes to a server only if you choose the AI yourself.